John McDonald CC

Environment, Flooding and Climate Change Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 26 January 2026 2.00 pm

The Environment, Flooding and Climate Change Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss the council's financial strategy, its environmental performance, and its plans for climate resilience. The committee was also due to review the council's progress in meeting its environmental targets and consider future strategies for managing the local environment.

Corporate Governance Committee - Friday, 23 January 2026 10.00 am

The Corporate Governance Committee of Leicestershire County Council met on Friday 23 January 2026 to discuss a range of financial and governance matters. The meeting was scheduled to cover updates on the external audit of the 2024/25 financial statements, the Treasury Management Strategy for 2026/27, and a quarterly report on Treasury Management activities. Members were also set to receive an update on Risk Management, review proposed changes to the Contract Procedure Rules and the Council's Modern Slavery Statement, and discuss a Whistleblowing Report. Additionally, the committee was to consider governance documents related to Global Internal Audit Standards.

Highways, Transport and Waste Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 22 January 2026 2.00 pm

The Highways, Transport and Waste Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss the council's Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026/27 to 2029/30, review the approach to assessing and justifying pedestrian crossings, and receive an update on the Melton Mowbray Distribution Road project. The committee was also set to consider the Healthy Streets approach to urban planning.

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 2.00 pm

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Leicestershire County Council met on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, to discuss the council's financial strategy, departmental plans, school place provision, and performance reports. Key topics included the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026-2030, the draft Children and Family Services Departmental Plan for 2026-2029, and the School Places Strategy for 2026-2031. The committee also reviewed the Quarter 2 2025/26 performance report for the Children and Family Services Department.

Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 14 January 2026 2.00 pm

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, to discuss primary care services, the council's medium-term financial strategy for public health, and pandemic preparedness. Key discussions included concerns about GP access in Melton Mowbray, the financial implications of the public health grant, and lessons learned from recent pandemic preparedness exercises.